BookStack

Organize and store information. Stores documentation in a book like fashion.

License
MIT
Runs on
PHP, Docker

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Replaces

Paid products BookStack can stand in for.

How to self-host BookStack

BookStack runs on PHP and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is BookStack free?

Yes. BookStack is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host BookStack?

Yes. BookStack runs on PHP and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does BookStack replace?

People use BookStack instead of Confluence or GitBook.

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